Easter Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
Delight in the charm and creativity of homemade Easter Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing, perfect for sharing with family and making beautiful memories during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 60 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 70 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
4 cups Powdered Sugar
3 tbsp Meringue Powder
½ cup Warm Water
1 tsp Vanilla or Almond Extract
Assorted Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, then mix until smooth
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined
- Divide dough, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheets
- Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and place on baking sheets
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool completely
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, warm water, and extract until thick and glossy
- Color icing in separate bowls as desired
- Outline cookies with stiff icing, let set for 10-15 minutes
- Flood the cookies with thinned icing, add decorations, and allow to dry completely
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and to prevent spreading.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing without altering consistency.
Store dried cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
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